I precedenti di Torino-Empoli in Serie A: perfetto equilibrio in Piemonte tra le due squadre, con 4 vittorie per parte e 4 pareggi
Filed the drawn challenge against Parma, it is time to think about Empoli. The Tuscans, despite the bad period in the league, are a very tough team that will play with fire in their eyes. Moreover, just as it happened to Juventus a few weeks ago, they have already hurt Toro by eliminating them from the Coppa Italia. There is also to reckon with history, considering how the balance of Serie A matches played in Piedmont between the two teams is of total equilibrium: 4 granata victories, 4 of the Tuscans and 4 draws, in often very locked challenges.
L’ultimo precedente
The last league game played at the Grande Torino was on Dec. 16, 2023, when Juric’s Granata overcame Andreazzoli’s team 1-0 thanks to a goal by Zapata in the 25th minute, which steered the challenge into the right tracks. With that victory, the Europa dream seemed more attainable, but at the end of the season it was missed by very few points.
Il 3-0 del Boxing Day
The other, more recent victory, however, dates back to the Christmas holidays of 2018, exactly to the last Boxing Day played in Serie A. In a very festive atmosphere, Torino and Empoli faced each other at the Grande Torino in search of three heavy points: the challenge was won decisively by the granata themselves, who with a 3-0 win established the widest victory in the history of challenges against the Azzurri. Nkolou, De Silvestri and Iago Falque were the scorers, which allowed Toro to get three important points with a view to Europe.
L’autogol di Padelli
As always, not just sweet precedents. Because Torino-Empoli is also the challenge of 2015, which could have brought the granata closer to Europe and instead dampened the fans’ dreams. On that occasion, with four days to go in the championship, Ventura’s team had a great opportunity to get closer to the top of the standings, but did not take advantage of it due to a sensational own goal by Padelli.
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